Aurora AGI6500DE, Руководство по эксплуатации

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Number 2 fuel and ignites more readily under cold conditions. Keep the fuel tank full to
prevent condensation inside the tank.
Water from condensation can freeze and plug fuel lines from the tank to the engine. Add
winter diesel fuel additive to the fuel to lower the possibility of gelling and improve
starting. Store generators inside tool sheds, barns, garages or other suitable locations
that are heated or warmer than outside temperatures. Only a few degrees warmer
temperature can make starting faster and easier. The warmer the battery is, the more
power it can provide to the starter motor to crank the engine. The warmer the engine oil
is, the thinner it will be and have less resistance to moving engine parts. Make sure you
are using the proper viscosity oil recommended for your engine for cold temperatures. If
you cannot store engines inside or in a heated area, install a block heater on the
engine. To save time and electricity, put the block heater on an electrical timer set to
come on a couple of hours before you plan to start the generator. After starting the
generator on a cold day, allow the engine to warm up a few minutes before putting it
under load. Proper engine operation temperatures assure more efficient fuel
combustion and may prevent damage to cold engine parts. Engine oil flows more
readily at operating temperatures and allows proper lubrication of engine parts and
areas.
Tips, Tricks and Things You Should Know.
Batteries
Generator batteries are often required to be float charged for long periods of time and
must be able to deliver high current when called upon. Generator batteries are often
sealed and maintenance free. Lead Acid batteries are often used however because the
content is an acid it is considered a hazardous material and often can not be shipped. If
your generator comes with a dry battery then you may be required to get it filled at Napa
Auto Parts for example the charge is minimal. Most generators sold here come with
sealed maintenance free batteries and do not need to be filled.
A lead-acid battery is composed of a series of plates immerse in a solution of sulfuric
acid. Each plate consists of a grid upon which is attached the active material (lead
dioxide on the negative plates, pure lead on the positive plates.) All of the negative
plates are connected together, as are all of the positive plates. When the battery is
under load and being discharged, acid from the electrolyte combines with the active
plate material. This releases energy and converts the plate material to lead sulfate. The
electrolyte become less acidic in the process.When a battery is recharged, the opposite
occurs: the lead sulfate reverts back to active material, and the electrolyte becomes
more acidic with a higher specific gravity.
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